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Infrastructure Bill Could Be A Huge Benefit To Lewis And Clark Regional Water System

November 30, 2021

(Sioux Center)– Officials say the Infrastructure and Jobs Act could be a major boon for the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System. They say it could result in the system securing more than $130 million in funding that would put the project on the cusp of being able to deliver 45 million gallons a day […]

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Minor Injuries Reported In Two Vehicle Collision On Hwy 86 Just South Of Vick’s Corner

November 30, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– Minor injuries were reported Monday evening in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 86 just south of Highway 9. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old David Berg of Spirit Lake was driving a 2012 Dodge Ram northbound and was attempting to turn into a driveway when he collided with a 2012 Ford Escape […]

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ISU Extension And Outreach Dickinson County Announces Return Of Crop Advantage Program

November 30, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– ISU Extension and Outreach Dickinson County is bringing back a popular program this year for area producers. Sue Boettcher tells KUOO news their Crop Advantage program will be held January 11th at Arrowwood Resort and Convention Center… Boettcher says they’ll also be holding a private pesticide training class along with that event… More […]

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Iowa Law Enforcement Brings Hotel Employees On Board For Fight Against Human Trafficking

November 30, 2021

(Des Moines)–  Another set of frontline observers is being brought on board to help identify human trafficking operations.  All Iowa hotel employees are being required to complete prevention training – or the hotel where they work won’t be allowed to accept public funds.  The training requirement comes from a state law passed last year.  It […]

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Jackson Kiwanis to present A Grand Old Opry Style Country Christmas Concert December 4

November 29, 2021

A well-known Lakes Area Entertainer will appear in Jackson this weekend, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Jackson Kiwanis will present A Grand Old Opry Style Country Music Show on Saturday at the Jackson Performing Arts Center. Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and well-known Lakes Area performer, Terry Klein is one of the […]

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Abnormally Warm, Dry Weather For This Time Of Year Causing Concern Over Fire Danger

November 29, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– While the abnormally mild, dry weather is making it enjoyable to be outdoors in late November and soon to be early December, it’s also causing concern over the potential for grass fires. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says once you combine that with low relative humidity and plenty of dead, dry vegetation, […]

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Storm Lake Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening TO Kill A Woman

November 29, 2021

A Storm Lake man was arrested after being accused of choking a woman with young children present. Storm Lake Police were called shortly after midnight this past Friday to the apartments at 319 East 4th Street for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, police met with an adult female victim outside the apartment who reported she […]

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Holiday Fantasy To Be Held Again This Year In Milford

November 29, 2021

(Milford)– A holiday tradition is coming back to Milford this year. The Milford Commercial Club will once again be holding their “Holiday Fantasy Celebration” this coming Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4th. Event organizer Susan Reiser say things get underway Friday with a visit from Santa Clause at United Community Bank from 3:00 until […]

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Elderbridge Agency On Aging Providing Special Tools To Assist Elderly Population During The Pandemic

November 29, 2021

(Undated)– An agency that assists the elderly population in a 29 county area of northwest Iowa, including Dickinson county, has come up with some unique ways to assist those residents during the pandemic. CEO Shelly Sindt says one of those is some “grand pads”. She says they are similar to i-Pads but are cellular-based… Sindt […]

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Public Meetings Getting Underway For Second Proposed Carbon Dioxide Pipeline

November 29, 2021

(Rock Rapids)– Public meetings begin today (Monday) on a second proposal to build a carbon dioxide pipeline that would cover the length of the state. The Heartland Greenway pipeline, also known as Navigator, would cross some 13-hundred miles and five states. The project would capture emissions at ethanol plants across five states, pipe the pressurized […]

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